Upcoming School Events
School Swimming Carnivals
The House Swimming Carnival for 2018 will be taking place as follows:
- Senior School (Years 9-12) - Friday, February 16
- Middle School (Years 5-8) - Thursday, February 22
Notices were sent home regarding these via CareMonkey.
Students in Years 5 to 12 are able to dress in their House colours. If students do not wish to dress up they must be wearing full PE uniform. All students are required to wear a hat when they are not swimming. Parents are most welcome to attend the Carnival days and cheer on their child’s races. If you have not yet completed your CareMonkey online authorisation please do so ASAP.
BOOM Day is BACK!!!
What is it?
BOOM stands for Bring On Optimistic Moments. These days are run throughout the year to promote wellbeing, to focus on particular character strengths and to provide opportunities for fun and to engage with one another in a positive way.
There will be opportunities to dress up, participate in games, take on a challenge and to celebrate what it means to be part of a Christian community.
Our First BOOM day is coming up!
When: Tuesday 20th Feb
Theme: Perseverance
What to wear: Any school appropriate sportswear or PE Uniform with a splash of colour
Lunchtime Activity: Obstacle course in the gym
Daily Challenge: Who can juggle the longest?
Welcome to VCE & VCAL Evening
On Wednesday 21st February, we will be holding a 'Welcome to VCE & VCAL' evening. This is an informative night where staff will outline the role of Homegroups, assessment in VCE & VCAL and general information about how the final two years of Senior School run at BHCS. It is also an opportunity to meet and chat with staff. We will meet in the VCE Centre at 7pm and expect to conclude soon after 8.30pm.
If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact Vicky Fraanje, Head of VCE & VET at vfraanje@bhcs.vic.edu.au
Class of 2017 Kinder Reunion
We'd love to see our 2017 Kinder students and parents for an after school reunion playdate!
All Things Music!
Attention All Music Enthusiasts! We have a number of music groups about to begin. Please keep an eye out for sign-up sheets on the M1 windows as we finalise exact date/time/commencement details:
- Beginner Band - will be commencing Tuesday, 27 February - 7:15 am arrival and set up in M1. This is for any interested Middle or Senior school students. No experience necessary. Please Mr Thompson if you have questions
- Intermediate Band
- Jazz Band
- Guitar Ensemble
- Wind Ensemble
- Senior School Singers – Tuesdays 3.45pm-4.45pm
- Middle School Singers
- Recorder Group
- Percussion Group
More details are to follow - please keep an eye out!
Year 7 Music Program
A reminder to all parents and students who have received a Loan Contract for Hire of Musical Instruments that these forms need to be signed and the fee paid to Reception prior to 19th February. Students will need to provide these documents prior to allocation of instrument for home use.
CSEN Music Event
There is an opportunity for experienced musical students to be involved in singing or playing orchestral instruments to participate in an interschool (CSEN) event. This will involve two whole day rehearsals and an evening performance - Thursday 8th March, and Friday 23rd March. Please watch this space for further details in the coming weeks!
Generations in Jazz Excursion
An opportunity exists to take a group of interested Senior School students on a weekend excursion Friday 4th - Sunday 6th May to the annual Generations in Jazz festival held in Mount Gambier, South Australia. The Festival incorporates a national competition for school jazz bands and vocal groups and "not only attracts the jazz legends of today but the bright stars of tomorrow ..." plus there are daily concerts. As an extra-curricular activity participation would involve additional costs. Expressions of interest can be directed to Darryl Thompson or Kathryn Donker via the Office.
Save the Date!
